Rosie Cavaliero
Biography
Rosie Cavaliero, a talented British actress, has carved out a notable presence in the television landscape through her remarkable versatility. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she moved to England with her family during her childhood. Cavaliero made her screen debut in the medical drama "Medics" (ITV, 1990-95) and spent the 1990s establishing her career with guest roles across various shows, most prominently in a multi-episode arc on "Cold Feet" (ITV, 1997-2003).
Her breakthrough came when she landed a leading role in the sitcom "Eyes Down" (BBC, 2003-04), which, despite its short run, showcased her talent. Following this, she starred in the comedies "Feel the Force" (BBC, 2006) and "Jam and Jerusalem" (BBC, 2006-09), and appeared alongside Claire Foy in the miniseries "Little Dorrit" (BBC, 2008). In 2011, she was part of an esteemed cast in "Jane Eyre" (BBC), portraying Grace Poole.
Cavaliero continued to build her impressive résumé with the crime drama "Prey" (ITV, 2014-15), where she played Detective Sergeant Susan Reinhart, and had recurring roles in "Hunderby" (Sky Atlantic, 2012-15) and "Unforgotten" (ITV, 2015- ). She showcased her comedic chops alongside John Cleese in "Hold the Sunset" (BBC, 2018- ) and starred in the drama "Cleaning Up" (ITV, 2019- ). Most recently, she gained wider recognition in the U.S. for her role as housekeeper Elizabeth Cordingley in "Gentleman Jack" (BBC/HBO, 2019- ), a series that explores the life and loves of 19th-century landowner Anne L
Filmography
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Coffee Wars
2023 • Mum
Blood Actually: A Murder, They Hope Mystery
2023 • Susan
That Christmas
2024
Nativity!
2009
The Children Act
2018
Christmas Carole
2022 • Jackie
The Love Box in Your Living Room
2022
Code 404
2020 • Superintendent Dennett
Inside No. 9
2014 • Self
Little Dorrit
2008
Prey
2014 • DS Susan Reinhart
Hunderby
2012 • Hesther
Funny Woman
2023 • Aunty Marie Parker
Hold the Sunset
2018 • Wendy
Gentleman Jack
2019 • Elizabeth Cordingley
Cleaning Up
2019 • Frances
Worzel Gummidge (2019)
2019 • Mrs Braithwaite
Dead Hot
2024 • Bonnie
It's Kevin
2013 • Various
Saxondale
2006 • Penny
Black Narcissus
2020 • Sister Briony
The Witchfinder
2022 • Mrs. Jennings